Lately, you might find corkage fees in the $15 to $35 range. I've heard of a $100 corkage fee, too, which may be understandable if you're bringing in that 1945 Mouton-Rothschild.

But, given the relentless markups that define so many wine lists, and the fact that reading the list from right to left is standard, the no-fee corkage makes a restaurant especially appealing, and frees up some cash to spend on an extra course or two.